Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 13, Issue 101

2006-12-26 Thread Euan
Sure is. We're right in the middle of it (1 pm). Euan Euan, Is it Boxing Day there now? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852

[MBZ] For all the Flyers on both MB lists...!

2006-12-26 Thread Curt Raymond
Sure, anybody with a $500 PC and a piece of $500 software could do all that too. The tricky bit for them would be the film matchback. If it was all on video thats, as we say wicked easy. I work for Avid, we make the stuff that makes the movies. -Curt Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:42:48 -1000

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread John W. Reames III
As for geekiness? Virginia tag TCL TK I $hit you not. Seen it more than once on a wrangler in the reston area. -j.

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Coupe Possible Buy

2006-12-26 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 24 Dec 2006, LarryT wrote: Hi Dwight - It's more like the later E Class with the dual eggshaped headlights - in a coupe form. It's really a beautiful car IMHO., Hows that different from a 208 (?) CL320 -j.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 13, Issue 101

2006-12-26 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Enjoy-not sure what the proper greeting is for Boxing Day. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Euan Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 7:11 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to ALL

2006-12-26 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks Bob, well said. And to you and yours. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 12:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Coupe Possible Buy

2006-12-26 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks Larry for the wishes and poetry-only one problem with your line up-as you well know it's the 240D bringing up the rear. All I know about 124's I learned from my 300D the last year-same one you have. I really like it although I am not sure about ACC-either operator error corrected by RTFM or

[MBZ] Marine Diesel - Westerbeke

2006-12-26 Thread Bill Gallagher
Owner said low oil pressure after twenty minutes of operation engine 1978 never rebuild What are the possible causes of low oil pressure AFTER 20 minutes operation . TIA Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] [OT] dental surgery (was: 190D pics)

2006-12-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
Merry Christmas all! I've been wondering if there were any responses on this post, but haven't had access to computer (at the in-laws house in IN for a few days). Man, very interesting stuff - I feel much better about my rather benign problem of a couple lower wisdom teeth. I'd like to respond

Re: [MBZ] Salvage yards in California and Oregon

2006-12-26 Thread Redghost
You could just spin the mirror around on a driver side mirror set up and drill holes to mount on the pass side. On Dec 20, 2006, at 8:16 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: A W108/109/111 side view mirror should work just as well. You could check by cross-referencing the driver's side mirror to

Re: [MBZ] 220D seller on CRACK!

2006-12-26 Thread Redghost
SEVERE CRACK! Gump was all of $117.50 and in as good of shape as he thinks his is. On Dec 20, 2006, at 10:32 AM, kevin kraly wrote: Here's an ad for a 1970 220D for $3200. for that price, it sure does need lots of work. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/251587390.html I could buy

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
As a graphic artist who started out in the early nineties, I'm a fan of Macs, but cannot back it up with the specific reasons you guys give. Maybe I'm a sucker. On the other hand, all I've had access to in recent years (aside from at school lately) is a Dell pentuim IV PC. Things have changed in

Re: [MBZ] WOW, I don't think I have seen a 115 this rusty

2006-12-26 Thread Redghost
Damn! I got thrice the car at half the price. On Dec 20, 2006, at 6:29 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Well it is from Northern MA. There and upstate NY use a lot of salt. Roads are white all winter-not from snow but salt. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original

[MBZ] WTB 240D

2006-12-26 Thread E M
Does anyone know of a good sound 240D in the Ontario Canada region for sale? Not sure what the market is for one here, but looking for one with a sound body, and good mechanicals. I don't mind little weekend projects, like changing some hoses, servicing, etc, but don't want to do body work, and

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread E M
I'm using an older pc at home now, but I've had about 7 Macs over the years, starting with an SE. Not sure about support with the mac, I never had us it or had a problem with one, except for the time I dropped a laptop and had to replace the motherboard. They were all used lots, and never a

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
Maybe, then, you might have a thought on a question that I posted some time ago and didn't get any direct opinions on: Why is it that you never used to see the digits 666 on a license plate, but nowadays you do? Brian 83 240D On 12/24/06, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've always

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread kevin kraly
Why is it that you never used to see the digits 666 on a license plate, but nowadays you do? One of my dad's friends had a 1976 T-Bird with the original CA plate 666 prw. It was kept pristine for mearly 9 years until it was involved in a MAJOR accident which still left it driveable although

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread kevin kraly
Virginia tag TCL TK And what would that mean? I guess i'm not that geeky. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 265K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Marine Diesel - Westerbeke

2006-12-26 Thread Mitch Haley
Bill Gallagher wrote: Owner said low oil pressure after twenty minutes of operation engine 1978 never rebuild What are the possible causes of low oil pressure AFTER 20 minutes operation I'm thinking the usual, loose bearings, weak pump, combined with oil that's so thick it builds

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread John W. Reames III
On Tue, 26 Dec 2006, kevin kraly wrote: Virginia tag TCL TK And what would that mean? I guess i'm not that geeky. http://tcl.tk of course :) -j.

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
That's ultra geeky... Bob R. A computer/internet short bus rider - Original Message - From: John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 6:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] License plate fun On Tue, 26 Dec 2006,

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread TimothyPilgrim
It's geeky alright. It's a small programming language for UNIX. It stands for Tool Command Language and is pronounced tickle toolkit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tcl#Extension_packages http://www.tcl.tk It's simply a quick way to program small widget applications. I've never learned it, though

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread Sunil Hari
Whenever I've gone to the Apple store, I've been the worst customer possible (no appointment, looking for parts they don't have, etc), and they've been infinitely polite, knowledgeable, and helpful. As for reliability, I've had 4 mac laptops (b/c I get tired of them and go through them like I do

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread Gary Hurst
reliabilty is why i made the switch to mac. i'm so tired of blue screens and having to reinstall my OS. many of you claim to use Windows and never have any of these issues i have them all the time and most people i know have them all the time my advice to everyone who tells me about their

[MBZ] Low oil pressure?

2006-12-26 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Low oil pressure after it gets up to operating temps? #1 cause is bad main bearings; or perhaps a bad pressure regulating valve on the oil pump output combined with a worn out oil pump combined with the wrong oil viscosity. If he's really lucky, just the wrong oil! Werner - Original

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-26 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have them for $13.00 - Original Message - From: Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 4:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] Sun visor clip? I need to buy a couple of sunvisor clips for my 87 300D. Does anyone know where

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-26 Thread Rusty Cullens
Nope, Doraville, GA, my clips are $13.00 - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip? New ones are $40 plus $6 shipping on eBay ---

Re: [MBZ] Low oil pressure?

2006-12-26 Thread Tom Hargrave
How low? Is it above 1 BAR? If so then it is not low. Another cause for low oil pressure is using a Fram oil filter. Fram uses 2 paper elements instead of a paper on the top section a mat element on the bottom section. The lower mat element is the bypass filter with an incorrectly manufactured

Re: [MBZ] Christmas light in the '90 300d 2.5

2006-12-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Did you check the 30 amp strip fuse by the main fuse box? OK Don wrote: The fan was replaced by Donald Snook before I bought it, and has been working quietly and just fine, so I don't think that it's bearings. It was as if someone turned off the electricity to it. I keep thinking that the

Re: [MBZ] Low oil pressure?

2006-12-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If its above .3 bar its OK. Tom Hargrave wrote: How low? Is it above 1 BAR? If so then it is not low. Another cause for low oil pressure is using a Fram oil filter. Fram uses 2 paper elements instead of a paper on the top section a mat element on the bottom section. The lower mat element is

Re: [MBZ] Low oil pressure?

2006-12-26 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If its above .3 bar its OK. I'm no Westerbeke expert, but .3 idle sounds low, and .3 cruising sounds deadly. I think it's normal to put a .5 bar low oil pressure alarm switch on an Atomic 4 gasser.

[MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Hi everyone, My Isuzu ('92 Trooper, 3.2 liter DOHC V6) needs a new clutch master cylinder. Worldpac (I'm looking at www.thepartsbin.com - Rusty doesn't sell Japanese car parts, does he?) lists four different possibilities, made by Adler, PBR, Raybestos, and Sachs. Prices range from $57 to

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Zeitgeist
Rusty does sell Asian parts at www.buyasianparts.com On 12/26/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, My Isuzu ('92 Trooper, 3.2 liter DOHC V6) needs a new clutch master cylinder. Worldpac (I'm looking at www.thepartsbin.com - Rusty doesn't sell Japanese car parts, does

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Rusty Cullens
YES, Rusty sells Jap parts!! http://BuyASIANparts.com - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:32 PM Subject: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu Hi everyone, My

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
How did I not know this?! Save me headache when I decide to get the steering rack for wifey's Acura. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 164K '87 ACURA LEGEND180K (for heaven's sake) Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Rusty Cullens
we also have http://www.BuyEUROparts.com - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu How did I not know this?! Save me

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Zeitgeist
That's where I buy parts for my Vanagon. On 12/26/06, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: we also have http://www.BuyEUROparts.com Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) '84 300D (218k)

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
Well, well. This is my epiphany for the day. Bob R. - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu That's where I buy

Re: [MBZ] Sigh....

2006-12-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
I definitely do NOT miss my 1980 300D (normally aspirated) diesel sedan. The engine at just over 120 K miles throbbed so much it was no fun to drive on the highway. The upgrade to an '83 300TD turbodiesel in 1989 left me smiling ever since. On 12/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread OK Don
First, it's hard to separate dispassionate analysis from religious fever in any PC vs. Mac discussion. My bias is towards PCs. My favorite quote on the question is A Mac is like a bicycle with training wheels that you can't take off. This dates from the DOS 3 era. There are those of us (mostly

Re: [MBZ] Christmas light in the '90 300d 2.5

2006-12-26 Thread OK Don
Does a blown fuse make the re-circulation light blink? No, I haven't checked it, but will soon. On 12/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you check the 30 amp strip fuse by the main fuse box? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run

Re: [MBZ] Cincinnati 1987 300D

2006-12-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
There they go again with their inflated mileage claims. On 12/25/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: its cheap Sunil Hari wrote: http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/car/253208289.html holler if you want me to look. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90

Re: [MBZ] Cincinnati 1987 300D

2006-12-26 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I've seen 30 mpg in mine just once, under ideal conditions (steady 75 mph on the flat for the whole tank). On 12/26/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There they go again with their inflated mileage claims. On 12/25/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: its cheap

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Sunil Hari
Hey Rusty, do you have the little brown plastic piece that goes on the inside of the backrest adjustment wheel in a 1988 Saab 900S? On 12/26/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, well. This is my epiphany for the day. Bob R. - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread Gary Hurst
my kid likes to open 27 websites at once until the machine crashes. it always does. i aways scream. then someone tries to sell me something unsolicited. then the screen goes blue. that was my life i told my kid to do anything she could opening and closing websites and programs to crash os x.

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-26 Thread Marshall Booth
Rusty Cullens wrote: I have them for $13.00 Now that sound perfectly reasonable! Many dealers have chosen to sell parts to retail customers for double Mercedes recommended list price. Such dealers should be avoided! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] Cincinnati 1987 300D

2006-12-26 Thread Marshall Booth
andrew strasfogel wrote: There they go again with their inflated mileage claims. A properly running 124.133 can certainly deliver 30+ mpg on the highway. I've gotten 30 mpg with my 124.193 more than once (although 28-29 is more usual) and it weighs 300 lbs more. Marshall -- Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] Sigh....

2006-12-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
I have never driven a turbo...yet. All I know is normally aspirated (220D, 300D). My grand plan (now...today...at this moment) is the next thing I get will be an '84-'86 300D Turbo for wifey to drive and turn the Acura into the 3rd car. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 164K '87 Acura Legend 180K

Re: [MBZ] Low oil pressure?

2006-12-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
.3 is min factory spec at idle. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If its above .3 bar its OK. I'm no Westerbeke expert, but .3 idle sounds low, and .3 cruising sounds deadly. I think it's normal to put a .5 bar low oil pressure alarm switch on an Atomic 4 gasser.

Re: [MBZ] Christmas light in the '90 300d 2.5

2006-12-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, it wouldnt. Not sure what the blinking light would be. Read the owners manual, I bet there is something in there about it. OK Don wrote: Does a blown fuse make the re-circulation light blink? No, I haven't checked it, but will soon. On 12/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu

2006-12-26 Thread Rusty Cullens
No. sorry. Everything we have for all cars other than Mercedes is at those web sites. Mercedes we can get anything that is still available.So don't forget...for all your other cars just go to : http://BuyASIANparts.com and http://www.BuyEUROparts.com Forget those other guys. - Original

[MBZ] R 320 CDI

2006-12-26 Thread wilton strickland
Son is considering a 07 R 320CDI? Any words of wisdom? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] R 320 CDI

2006-12-26 Thread Rusty Cullens
Yes, I wish I had his money. - Original Message - From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:41 PM Subject: [MBZ] R 320 CDI Son is considering a 07 R 320CDI? Any words of wisdom? Wilton

[MBZ] Oil Filter Shaft and o-rings

2006-12-26 Thread MICHAEL ESH
I have a 1983 240 D and a 1981 300SD. The oil filter is accessed from the top and they have a hollow metal shaft with two o-rings on the lower end of the shaft. How often should these o-rings be replaced? How do you clean out the hollow shaft? I use brake cleaner and compressed air. Are you

Re: [MBZ] Apple stores

2006-12-26 Thread RELNGSON
Supposedly, and confirmed by Chuck, a call/email/visit to the Apple store can net us interaction with fluent English speakers with good social skills and real solutions. That's what I need. I too have used the Genius desk (OK, it's a goofy term) several times, booking an appointment online

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Shaft and o-rings

2006-12-26 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Mike, Not sure of the interval for replacing those o-rings, but not more than 10K miles. However, personal experience says they can last over 100kmiles... Well, maybe not that much, but when I finally changed them on my 300SD (Gone to new owner last June) they were very brittle. Cut

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
Okay, so maybe I'm mistaken that the digits 666 have not been hisorically allowed on license plates. Perhaps they're avoided? You'd think they'd show up often enough for me to remember seeing it at least once (not counting recently). And no, I haven't just started thinking about it in recent

Re: [MBZ] R-Class diesel

2006-12-26 Thread RELNGSON
Son is considering a 07 R 320CDI?  Any words of wisdom? What I know is that the magazine reviews of models using the 7G-Tronic transmission have been universally enthusiastic about the trans. I looked over my friend AC's new E320 Bluetec last week and was surprised to hear no diesel noise

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Shaft and o-rings

2006-12-26 Thread Marshall Booth
On Dec 26, 2006, at 10:59 AM, MICHAEL ESH wrote: I have a 1983 240 D and a 1981 300SD. The oil filter is accessed from the top and they have a hollow metal shaft with two o-rings on the lower end of the shaft. How often should these o-rings be replaced? How do you clean out the hollow

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread Curt Raymond
Don is right, its just not fair to compare any Mac to a $200 Wal-Mart PC. Stack a Mac workstation up against an HP workstation machine and they're about the same for quality. Apple FINALLY made it practical to put multiple drives inside the computer's case (important for video editors) but they

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread Curt Raymond
You'd get alot less spyware on a pc just by not using Internet Exploder... If you haven't been able to crash the mac yet its because you don't do much. When I gave up on the mac its because my project got corrupt. Thats normally no big deal, theres backups that are made automatically and I'd

Re: [MBZ] R 320 CDI

2006-12-26 Thread Mitch Haley
wilton strickland wrote: Son is considering a 07 R 320CDI? Any words of wisdom? Yes. If he has to finance it, he can't afford it. If he can pay cash, he still should consider buying something cheaper and investing the difference. I bet $15,000 would get him the most beautiful '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-26 Thread Gary Hurst
i don't use explorer true, i don't do much, but it seems too much for every pc i've ever used On 12/26/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You'd get alot less spyware on a pc just by not using Internet Exploder... If you haven't been able to crash the mac yet its because you don't do

Re: [MBZ] Apple stores

2006-12-26 Thread Gary Hurst
who are those mac people at compUSA anyway? i've been pretty underwhelmed by their mac specialists i think i do have to check out the apple store. On 12/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Supposedly, and confirmed by Chuck, a call/email/visit to the Apple store can net us